SAINT LOUIS COLLEGE

City of San Fernando, La Union

Department of Civil Engineering

S Y L L A B U S
CE 414: Construction Materials and Testing
INSTITUTIONS VISION-MISSION We, the Saint Louis College of the City of San Fernando, La Union, a collaborative Missionary community commit to the integral human formation of the Youth to become Christ-centered and competent leaders responsive to the needs of Church and society by providing quality and transformative instruction, animating campus ministry, engaging in relevant researches and sustainable extension programs, forging ties with partner agencies, and fostering justice, peace, and integrity of creation. INSTITUTIONAL GOALS 1. True Christian Living 2. Relevant Academic Excellence 3. Responsible Professional Leadership 4. Committed Social Awareness CORE VALUES 1. Christ-centeredness 2. Excellence 3. Missionary COLLEGE VISION-MISSION We, the College of Engineering and Architecture of Saint Louis College of the City of San Fernando, La Union envision Godfearing, value driven, technically competent, and globally competitive engineers and architects by offering transformative, innovative and environmentally supportive Engineering and Architecture education, responsive to the emerging and diverse needs of society, through strategic alliances with government and industry.

Name of Faculty: Engr. Marc Erik D. Madrigal First Semester, School Year 2013 - 2014 Noted by: Engr. Leonora Quarte G. Baradi CE, Department Head Approved by: Archt. Rosanno CEA Academic Dean

Academic Consultation Hours: Time: 9:30-11:30 MWF Room: 216 (CEA Faculty Room)

Class Schedule: 9:00 12:00 TTh F101 1:00 4:00 TTh F101

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Course Number: CE 414 Course Title: Construction Materials & Testing Credit Units: 3/1 Prerequisite: ES 2 Course Description:

The course deals with the physical properties of common construction materials primarily metals, plastics, wood, concrete, coarse and fine aggregates, asphalt and synthetic materials, examination of material properties with respect to design and use of end product, design and control of aggregates, concrete and asphalt mixtures, principle of testing, characteristics of test, properties of materials and materials testing equipment. VI. Course Rationale:

This course is a major subject in civil engineering students curriculum where they will become aware of the many construction materials that are used in todays construction. It is in this course that the students will be able to understand fully the physical properties of common construction materials primarily metals, wood, concrete, asphalt, plastics and other construction materials available in the locality and in other countries. Aside from simply knowing the properties of the materials, it deals also with examination of the chemical and physical properties with respect to design and use of end product, design and control of concrete and asphalt mixture. It will likewise introduce the principle of reinforced concrete, its principle and testing when it is used in building construction. Construction materials and testing play a major part in the civil engineering profession and this subject contributes much to the safety of the structure. Properties of material are very significant to designers and these properties can be done through testing. Safety is not solely dependent on the analysis but more importantly on the selection of the materials to be used in the proposed structure. Design of members can be completed without knowing the desired properties of the material. Thorough knowledge of this subject would facilitate structural design in the proper selection of materials without sacrificing the strength and economy of the structure. The aboved-mentioned topics in Construction Materials are preparatory knowledge to design of buildings, which are made of the different materials. The design data to be used in the analysis and design of these structures will depend on the properties of material. VII. Course General Objectives: At the end of course, the student should be able to compare the different Construction Materials as to their use, physical and chemical properties, importance to construction, methods of testing to determine the required data in the design of buildings and other horizontal structures. The student should be able to gain enough knowledge for the preparation of more advanced topics in the design subjects. Further, the student should be able to come up with logical approach in the proper selection of construction materials. This will depend on the cost, strength and durability of the material, utility of the material, and the beauty of the structure.

VIII. Course Outline No. of Hours 9 Specific Objectives To understand the construction process and know the important considerations in construction materials. To know the different and available sources of information To become aware of the standards and specification governing construction materials and testing To know aggregates as one of the major components in building construction To identify the various sources of aggregates To know the terms, types, properties. Course Content & Specific Topics I. Introduction 1. The Construction Process 2. Selecting Materials 3. Properties of Materials 4. Source of Information 5. Inspection & Testing 6. Standards 7. Control of Material Properties PRELIMS(6WEEKS) Teaching & Learning Episodes Teacher Student Lecture the construction processes Explain the general properties of materials Enumerate the possible sources of information in construction materials & testing general Cite the specification and standards, and testing procedures. Lecture of aggregates sources, properties processes and testing procedures. Supervises students in the execution of laboratory procedures. Instructional Materials Assessment Quizzes Major Exams Recitation Seatwork

Differentiate basic Handouts processes involve Books in construction and testing Distinguish the fundamental properties of materials. Memorize the sources of information and standards Enumerate the source of aggregates, Handouts Books Laboratory Equipment

II. Aggregates 1. Introduction 2. Aggregate Sources 3. Aggregate Terms and types 4. Tests for Aggregates 5. Properties 6. Organic Impurities of Aggregates 7. Porosity and Absorption of Aggregates 8. Particle Size and Texture 9. Review Questions 10. Laboratory experiments of aggregates

Apply the procedures for aggregates in the laboratory Active participation in the preparation of samples and testing the required properties of the aggregates.

Quizzes Major Exams Recitation Seatwork Laboratory Experiment

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Specific Objectives

To learn how cement is produced and how it reacts with aggregates and water. To know how to design concrete mixture and perform test on fresh and hard concrete.

Course Content & Specific Topics III. Portland Cement Concrete 1. Concrete as Construction Material 2. Classification of concrete 3. Properties of Concrete 4. Grades of concrete 5. Advantages and disadvantages of concrete 6. Cement as component of concrete 7. Water as component of concrete 8. Aggregates as component as concrete 9. Other components of concrete 10. Properties of Hardened concrete 11. Common tests on concrete 12. Consideration in the design of concrete mixes 13. Illustrative Problems 14. Laboratory

MIDTERMS(6WEEKS) Teaching & Learning Episodes Teacher Student Lecture of concrete properties and testing procedures Discussion on the different types of concrete, advantages and disadvantages of concrete. Supervises students in the execution of laboratory procedures. Active participation in the preparation of concrete samples and testing the required properties of the fresh and hardened concrete. Compare properties of Portland Cement over other materials Memorize the ASTM standards and formulas governing the design of concrete mixtures.

Instructional Materials Handouts Books

Assessment

Quizzes Major Exams Recitation Seatwork Laboratory Experiment

Experiments on Concrete

9 To know the important properties of asphalt concrete, its advantages and disadvantages as an asphalt pavement. IV. Asphalt Pavements and Materials 1. Introduction 2. Definition of Terms 3. Asphalt Paving Materials 4. Types of Asphalt 5. Testing of Asphalt 6. Mineral Aggregates of Bituminous Materials 7. Quality control Tests for Asphalt Materials 8. Mass-Volume Relationships of Compacted Asphalt Paving Mix 9. Review Questions 10. Illustrative Problems Lecture/discussion of asphalt processes and testing procedures Enumerate the different paving materials Give review questions and points out relevant importance in connection with board examination. Presents the massvolume relationships formulas Active participation in the discussion of asphalt as construction material Distinguish the comparison of the different paving materials Memorize the important principles and formulas. Apply the formulas in the solving asphalt problems

Handouts Books

Quizzes Major Exams Recitation Seatwork

No. of Hours 9

Specific Objectives

Course Content & Specific Topics V. Iron and Steel 1. Structure and composition 2. Steel Tensile Test 3. Steel Protection 4. Structural Steel 5. Structural Connections 6. Reinforcing Steel VI. Wood 1. Growth of trees 2. Seasoning 3. Lumber Production 4. Lumber Classification 5. Deterioration of Wood 6. Prevention of Wood 7. Mechanical Fasteners

FINALS(6 WEEKS) Teaching & Learning Episodes Teacher Student Lecture construction processes and testing procedures To be able to give properties of steel and enumerates laboratory tests performed on these materials.

Instructional Materials Handouts Books

Assessment

To know the composition of steel, its properties and basic tests as applied in construction.

Quizzes Major Exams Recitation Seatwork Field Trip to selected companies where test for steel are conducted Quizzes Major Exams Recitation Seatwork Laboratory Experiment

9 To know the different types of wood, their defects and method of seasoning and prevention.

Lecture of wood processes and testing procedures. Enumerate different methods of preserving wood Supervises students in the execution of laboratory procedures. Enumerate the different methods of joints

To identify the processes and tests for wood Must be able to Classify wood To know the various procedures in testing wood. Must know the differences between types or class of wood joints.

Handouts Books

IX. Course Requirements A student is expected to comply with the following: (1) must have at least 80% attendance of the prescribed number of days (2) obtain satisfactory ratings for the quizzes (a minimum of two ) and the major examinations ( three ) given for the course (3) submit a compilation of all requirements at the end of the semester.

Prelims Steps: 1. To determine Class Standing (CS) Quizzes Q1+Q2+Q3 = AvQ 3 Ex: 70+80+82 = 77 3 Other Reqmts Assign + Reaction Paper 2 Ex: 80+85 = 83 2 ACS =AQ(.70)+OTR(.30) 2. To determine Prelim Grade PG =2(ACS) + PE 3 PG= 2(79) + PE

GRADING SYSTEM Midterms Finals Steps: Steps: 1. Same steps 1. Same steps as as in in Midterms for Prelims for Class Standing Class (CS) Standing 2. Determine (CS) Final Grade 2. Determine Midterm FG = MG + CS + FE Grade 3 Example: MG = PG + CS + ME FG = 79+80+79 3 3 Example: FG = 79 MG = 79+80+79 3 MG = 79

REFERENCES Books Bureau of Research Standards, Materials Manual, Department of Public Works and Highways, 1995 Portland Cement Association, ASTM Book Standards, Construction, Philadelphia, 1995 Metha and Monteiro, Concrete Properties, Structures and Materials, New York, Printice Hall, 1993 Marotta, T.W. and Herubin, C.A., Basic Construction Materials, New Jersey, Printice Hall Inc., 1997 Atkins, H.N., Highway Materials, Solids, and Concrete Others

Websites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Build ing_materials http://searchtoll.com/en/doc/Building %20Construction%20Materials-1.html
clippings films/tapes

3 PG = 79